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Carrier profile · USDOT 41216 · MC-111302 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Highway Transport Chemical LLC
DBA HIGHWAY TRANSPORT
407 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 35 statesKNOXVILLE, TN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-111302 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
407Power units
333 observed · MCS-150
370Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1059 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$3M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal1414
21 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC (USDOT 41216) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 628 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 527 vehicle-level and 628 driver-level — across 35 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 14 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 407 power units and 375 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 8, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 25, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's USDOT number?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's USDOT number is 41216, and its motor carrier number is MC-111302.
Is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's safety record?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC has a 12.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,059 roadside inspections, with 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC's fleet?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC operates 407 power units and 375 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC based?
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT CHEMICAL LLC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 35 states.
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